Course Types
Overview
IASystem™ collects data on three primary course types. Data is stored in the survey record and can be used for additional analysis.
When setting up a course evaluation, we request that you specify a course type. The following chart displays information about how we define each course type:
| COURSE TYPE | DESCRIPTION |
| Face-to-Face | “Face-to-Face” courses follow the traditional teaching model in which faculty and students meet in-person, generally in a classroom, lab, or studio. Although some course information (such as a course website, syllabus, or reading materials) may be provided online, these resources do not replace weekly course time. |
| Hybrid | “Hybrid” courses are a combination of traditional face-to-face instruction and online learning activities. These courses are sometimes referred to as “blended.” There is a wide variation in the relative proportions of face-to-face and online learning. |
| Online | “Online” courses are those in which the vast majority of instruction and student participation is mediated by the internet. Students are not physically present in a traditional classroom setting; although they may meet briefly once or twice, this is not a significant part of the learning experience. |
| Unknown | If you do not know the course type, you may choose “Unknown.” When possible, please try to determine the actual course type. This information is important for analysis and research. |
